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542 McMahr Road, San Marcos, CA 92078 Property Information

542 McMahr Road, San Marcos, CA 92078 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 542 McMahr Road, San Marcos
Zip code 92078
County San Diego

Sales & Tax Overview for 542 McMahr Road, San Marcos

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Sale date 04/30/1997
Sale price $165,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $2,240

Lot & Building Information for 542 McMahr Road, San Marcos

Building sqft 1,712
Building class Single Family Residence (11)
Acreage 0.91
Units 1
Year built 1958
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
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About 542 McMahr Road, San Marcos

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 542 McMahr Road, San Marcos, CA 92078?

542 McMahr Road, San Marcos, CA 92078 was built in 1958 and has a total of 1,712 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 542 McMahr Road, San Marcos, CA 92078 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $203,086, the tax amount paid for 542 McMahr Road, San Marcos, CA 92078 is $2,320.

When was 542 McMahr Road, San Marcos, CA 92078 last sold and what was the last sale price?

542 McMahr Road, San Marcos, CA 92078 was last sold in 04/30/1997 for $165,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 542 McMahr Road, San Marcos

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
04/30/1997 $165,000
10/07/1996 $170,000
05/01/1989 $235,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 542 McMahr Road, San Marcos

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Document
04/30/1997 Deed
10/07/1996 Trustees Deed
05/01/1989 Deed
09/16/1988 Deed
           
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Property Taxes for 542 McMahr Road, San Marcos

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $2,320
Current property tax $2,240
Market value $203,086

Assessment History for 542 McMahr Road, San Marcos

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $203,086 1.1425 $2,320 +5.57%
2024-2025 $199,104 1.1039 $2,198 +1.87%
2023-2024 $195,200 1.1053 $2,158 +1.39%
2022-2023 $191,374 1.1122 $2,128 +1.66%
2021-2022 $187,622 1.11565 $2,093 -0.09%

Permits for 542 McMahr Road, San Marcos

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San Marcos residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$974,500
-1.3% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$525
-6.7% YoY
San Diego County Median Sale Price
$865,000
-1.1% YoY

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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Valley Christian School NR Private K-8 104 0.29
Valley Christian School NR Private K-8 132 0.32
Discovery Elementary School 8 Public K-5 668 0.32
Bayshore Preparatory Charter School NR Charter K-12 95 0.42
High Tech Elementary North County 5 Charter K-5 442 0.48

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Valley Christian School NR Private K-8 104 0.29
Valley Christian School NR Private K-8 132 0.32
Bayshore Preparatory Charter School NR Charter K-12 95 0.42
The Country School NR Private 6-12 22 0.44
High Tech Middle North County School 7 Charter 6-8 336 0.50

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Bayshore Preparatory Charter School NR Charter K-12 95 0.42
The Country School NR Private 6-12 22 0.44
High Tech High North County School 9 Charter 9-12 418 0.49
San Marcos High School 7 Public 9-12 3,380 0.65
Pivot Charter School - San Diego II 5 Charter K-12 83 0.97

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Neighbors for 542 McMahr Road, San Marcos

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1223 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos
1590 San Marcos Blvd #101, San Marcos 01/30/2001
546 Tamarisk Ln, San Marcos 1,040 06/28/2004
1582 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos 18,690 02/24/2015
1650 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos 2,160 04/02/2003 $682,000
800 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos 1,598 02/08/2016 $4,500,000
570 Tamarisk Ln, San Marcos 06/05/2008
540 Tamarisk Ln, San Marcos 1,040 11/19/2020 $505,000
1750 San Pablo Dr, San Marcos 10/22/2012
1642 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos 6,177 01/18/2022 $2,400,000
564 Tamarisk Ln, San Marcos 06/16/2008
552 McMahr Rd, San Marcos 1,122 11/02/2021
1586 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos 40,296 04/01/2016 $8,000,000
675 Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos 5,920 11/18/2021 $2,275,000
532 Tamarisk Ln, San Marcos 1,432 03/22/2006
601 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos 5,332
1909 San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos 1,693 09/14/1999 $475,000
554 Tamarisk Ln, San Marcos 992
560 McMahr Rd, San Marcos 06/05/2008
537 Tamarisk Ln, San Marcos 1,080 09/16/2022 $759,000

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